Whistler Golf Club » Pro Tips http://blog.whistlergolf.com Fri, 06 Jan 2012 18:54:42 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.1 Global TV’s Steve Darling and Sophie Lui get tips from Head Teaching Professional Duncan Savage. http://blog.whistlergolf.com/2011/08/10/global-tvs-steve-darling-and-sophie-lui-get-tips-from-head-teaching-professional-duncan-savage/ http://blog.whistlergolf.com/2011/08/10/global-tvs-steve-darling-and-sophie-lui-get-tips-from-head-teaching-professional-duncan-savage/#comments Wed, 10 Aug 2011 17:38:17 +0000 wgc http://blog.whistlergolf.com/?p=884 Congratulations to Head Teaching Professional Duncan Savage on his great series of golf tips with Global’s Steve Darling and Sophie Lui. Here’s the latest tip on how to hit it far. Nice hit Sophie!

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  Whistler Golf Club   THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF WHISTLER GOLF CLUB

CLINICS START MAY 7TH!

 
Head Teaching Professional Duncan Savage is pleased to introduce the Whistler Golf Club’s junior golf and instructional programs for 2011. “Whether your junior is a never ever or an experienced golfer wanting to take their golf game to the next level, we have a program ready for your junior.” The Whistler Golf Club junior clinics beginning May 7th. Click here to view the schedule for the 2011 season. To register online click here or call Christa, our junior clinic expert at 604-932-3280 today before these popular clinics and programs sell out.

 

 

2011 JUNIOR GOLF PASS

 
Juniors can access the Whistler Golf Club and our newly renovated Practice Facility all season long.

Junior Pass  $395

  • Unlimited golf anytime
  • Same day booking Monday to Friday- walk -on on weekends.
  • NEW FOR 2011 – Save $495 on a Range Pass. Pay only $100. Unlimited practice balls anytime.

 

PROGRAMS

JUNIOR CLINICS

 
$129. Birdies : Ages 4-6.  Eagles: Ages 7- 14. Clinics start May 7th. Click here to see the 2011 Junior Clinic schedule.

Five 1 hour group lessons. 1:6 Teacher Student ratio. Lead by our C.P.G.A. Teaching Professional we introduce our students to all aspects of the game including playing safely, pre-shot fundamentals, the swing motion, full swing fundamentals, impact, finishing position, short game skills, equipment evaluation, and practice drills. To register call 604-932-3280 or register onlinehere.

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT CLINICS

 
$199  for 20 clinics or $25 drop in. Reservations required. Saturday or Sunday all season long.

Lead by our CPGA Teaching Professionals these one hour group sessions are designed for juniors of any age who have a solid grasp of the fundamentals of the game and are looking to take it to the next level. One great price gets you access to all 20 sessions during the season or simply call to drop in for any session. To register call 604-932-3280 or register onlinehere.

Nike Junior Golf Schools

 
Our four day schools will include golf instruction for the junior that focuses on fundamentals, safety, etiquette, rules and fun. Our daily activities include 2 hours of instruction in them morning at our newly renovated practice facility followed by nine holes of on course instruction after lunch. Juniors continue to play the back nine in the afternoon during our High Performance Schools. Each junior will receive a Nike golf shirt and hat along with lunch daily. $499 PLUS TAX. Click here to view our 2011 schedule. Call 604-932-3280 to register or register online.

 

JUNIOR CLUBS
    CUT DOWN ADULT CLUBS WON’T DO! 

      

 
The problem with adult clubs that are cut down for kids is that they are too heavy for the junior to lift the club to the proper position along with the shaft being too stiff.

Stop by the golf shop and check out the junior clubs from US KIDS and NIKE GOLF. We’ve got clubs and carry bags for ages 4-12! As always we match all Golftown prices on current inventory.
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  Whistler Golf Club   THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF WHISTLER GOLF CULB

JUNIOR LESSON PROGRAMS

Head Teaching Professional Duncan Savage is pleased to introduce the Whistler Golf Club’s 2011 junior golf and instructional programs for 2011. “Whether your junior is a never ever or an experienced golfer wanting to take their golf game to the next level, we have a program ready for your junior.” The Whistler Golf Club junior clinics beginning May 7th. Click here to view the schedule for the 2011 season. To register online click here or call Christa, our junior clinic expert at 604-932-3280 today before these popular clinics and programs sell out.
 

 

 

2011 JUNIOR GOLF PASS


Juniors can access the Whistler Golf Club and our newly renovated Practice Facility all season long.
Junior Pass  $395

  • Unlimited golf anytime
  • Same day booking Monday to Friday- walk -on on weekends.
  • NEW FOR 2011 – Save $495 on a Range Pass. Pay only $100. Unlimited practice balls anytime.

 

PROGRAMS

 

JUNIOR CLINICS

$129. Birdies : Ages 4-6.  Eagles: Ages 7- 14. Clinics start May 7th. Click here to see the 2011 Junior Clinic schedule.
Five 1 hour group lessons. 1:6 Teacher Student ratio. Lead by our C.P.G.A. Teaching Professional we introduce our students to all aspects of the game including playing safely, pre-shot fundamentals, the swing motion, full swing fundamentals, impact, finishing position, short game skills, equipment evaluation, and practice drills. To register call 604-932-3280 or register online here.
 

 

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT CLINICS

$199  for 20 clinics or $25 drop in. Reservations required. Saturday or Sunday all season long.
Lead by our CPGA Teaching Professionals these one hour group sessions are designed for juniors of any age who have a solid grasp of the fundamentals of the game and are looking to take it to the next level. One great price gets you access to all 20 sessions during the season or simply call to drop in for any session. To register call 604-932-3280 or register online here.
 

 

Nike Junior Golf Schools

Our four day schools will include golf instruction for the junior that focuses on fundamentals, safety, etiquette, rules and fun. Our daily activities include 2 hours of instruction in them morning at our newly renovated practice facility followed by nine holes of on course instruction after lunch. Juniors continue to play the back nine in the afternoon during our High Performance Schools. Each junior will receive a Nike golf shirt and hat along with lunch daily. $499 PLUS TAX. Click here to view our 2011 schedule. Call 604-932-3280 to register or register online.
 
 

 

JUNIOR CLUBS

 
     

CUT DOWN ADULT CLUBS WON’T DO!
 
 

 

      

 

The problem with adult clubs that are cut down for kids is that they are too heavy for the junior to lift the club to the proper position along with the shaft being too stiff.
Stop by the golf shop and check out the junior clubs from US KIDS and NIKE GOLF. We’ve got clubs and carry bags for ages 4-12! As always we match all Golftown prices on current inventory.
 

 

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]]> http://blog.whistlergolf.com/2011/03/15/htp-duncan-savage-is-fired-up-to-get-his-junior-programs-going-this-year/feed/ 0 Duncan Savage promoted to Head Teaching Professional http://blog.whistlergolf.com/2011/02/18/duncan-savage-promoted-to-head-teaching-professional/ http://blog.whistlergolf.com/2011/02/18/duncan-savage-promoted-to-head-teaching-professional/#comments Fri, 18 Feb 2011 19:24:38 +0000 wgc http://blog.whistlergolf.com/?p=738

  Whistler Golf Club   THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF WHISTLER GOLF CLUB

DUNCAN SAVAGE PROMOTED TO HEAD TEACHING PROFESSIONAL

 

Alan Kristmanson, General Manager of the Whistler Golf Club is pleased to announce the promotion of Duncan Savage to the role of Head Teaching Professional. Duncan’s new role will see him in charge of all aspects of the Whistler Golf Club’s teaching programs that include private lessons, junior, ladies only, beginner and advanced programs as well as our popular Nike Junior Golf Schools. Duncan will oversee the Whistler Golf Club’s C.P.G.A. Professional staff as well as our Nike custom fitting and repair programs at our fully renovated Practice Facility.

“I’m excited for this opportunity” Duncan said. “One of my main objectives for the 2011 season is to ensure The Range at the Whistler Golf Club is the absolute best place to learn and practice all aspects of the game. Our newly renovated facility and our contemporary and fun teaching methods will ensure a great learning experience for all”

“I’m extremely pleased Duncan has accepted this new role” Alan said. “Duncan and his staff have grown all our teaching programs to a point of having and extremely loyal following of junior and beginner men and ladies who continue to come back to work with our pros on their game. Duncan’s and his team are also very good at helping the lower handicapper take it to the next level not only with their game but with custom fitting of equipment as well.”

Look for Duncan and his team to open The Range mid to late April.

 

LADIES ONLY CLINICS

 

Register now! 2010 was a sell out for these popular 1 hour group clinics. Our teaching pros will take you game to the next level or introduce the never evers to the game of golf. Our 2011 clinics will take place at our newly renovated Practice Facility and on course at the Whistler Golf Club. But that’s not all! Each clinic is followed by dinner in Palmer’s Gallery Bar and Grill- what there’s more!?? Yes! You also get 5 transferable Sunset green fees and free rentals to use any time during the 2011 season. $259 PLUS TAX. Click here to view our 2011 Ladies Only clinics schedule. Call 604-932-3280 to register or register online.  GENTLEMEN we have clinics for you to! Click here to view our INTRODUCTION TO GOLF clinics.

JUNIOR ACADEMY

 

NEW FOR 2011. JUNIOR ACADEMY PLAYER DEVELOPMENT CLINICS. These 1 hour group sessions are designed for the junior golfer who has good golf experience but is looking to improve their game. These clinics run weekly all season long and will work on all aspects of the game. 20 sessions for $199 or simply drop in for $25 a session. Click here to view the Junior Academy Player Development schedule for 2011.

JUNIOR CLINICS. Yes another sell out in 2010. These 5 session group clinics introduce your junior to the game of golf. Sessions are broken into Birdies (ages 4-6) and Eagles (Ages 7-14). $129 PLUS TAX

To register your junior golfer for any program call 604-932-3280 or register online.

NIKE JUNIOR GOLF SCHOOLS

 

Our four day schools will include golf instruction for the junior that focuses on fundamentals, safety, etiquette, rules and fun. Our daily activities include 2 hours of instruction in them morning at our newly renovated practice facility followed by nine holes of on course instruction after lunch. Juniors continue to play the back nine in the afternoon during our High Performance Schools. Each junior will receive a Nike golf shirt and hat along with lunch daily. $499 PLUS TAX. Click here to view our 2011 schedule. Call 604-932-3280 to register or register online.
]]> http://blog.whistlergolf.com/2011/02/18/duncan-savage-promoted-to-head-teaching-professional/feed/ 0 HYBRIDS VERSUS LONG IRONS- LISTEN TO THE PROS http://blog.whistlergolf.com/2010/01/20/hybrids-versus-long-irons-listen-to-the-pros/ http://blog.whistlergolf.com/2010/01/20/hybrids-versus-long-irons-listen-to-the-pros/#comments Wed, 20 Jan 2010 23:16:05 +0000 wgc http://blog.whistlergolf.com/?p=272 Check out this article by Padraig Harrington on hybrids versus long irons- complete with photos. If you aren’t a scratch golfer and you are still hitting a two iron, you are leaving shots on the course. READ ON!  AK

Duncan Savage, C.P.G.A. Teaching Professional, Whistler Golf Club

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 NO!!

THE CLICKER COUNTER

  • This little beauty attaches to your golf bag and the idea is you click it after each shot so in theory it keeps your score for you. Here’s the problem. When you are up to you $%#@! in fescue, bush, or a water hazard looking for your ball the last thing you want to do is be reminded about how many shots you’ve taken already by “clicking” away. Sometimes it comes with a clip on towel as a bonus. Leave this one where it belongs- back at the store.

HOME PRACTICE RANGE

  • I love this one. Usually comes in a box with “Everything you need to improve your game at home”- meaning some velcro wiffle balls and a target. Last time I checked I could only hit a velcro wiffle ball about 18 yards.

THE GOLF BALL BIRD HOUSE

THE GOLF TOILET SEAT

THE PUTTER SHAFT BALL PICK UP

  • Apparently we can walk 18 holes but can’t bend over to pick the ball out of the hole. This piece of magic attaches to the end of your putter. After putting out you turn your putter around and push the shaft onto the ball and walla, out is comes. Haven’t seen a lot of these on tour yet. Even Arnie bends over to pick the ball out of the hole.

ANTI SLICE TEES

  • I’ve got news for you. It’s going to take a lot more than a funny shaped tee to fix his/her slice.  See below for a better tee option!

ANYTHING YOU CAN BUY WITH “THREE EASY PAYMENTS”

  • This frustrates me the most. ‘You will hit it 30 yards further guaranteed if you buy the ‘I know it looks ridiculous but if it helps me hit it 30 yards farther- I’ll wear that- Teaching Aid” -oh forgot- for only three easy payments of $59.99. “Order now and we’ll throw in the Bazooka Three Wood that only goes straight- that’s right- it will never hook or slice guaranteed or return for free refund” shipping fee of $299 not included.

YES! Here’s what you SHOULD give.

CLUB FITTING SESSION

  • I’m continually shocked how golfers purchase equipment. All the technology in the world won’t help if the equipment doesn’t fit. Visit your local Pro and purchase a gift certificate for a Custom Club Fitting session. At the end of the session the golfer in your family will have their club specifications for any future club purchases including shaft length, lie angle, shaft flex and grip size.

SHOES

  • This might be obvious but again it’s amazing how many golfers play in low end shoes. Spoil the golfer in your life with a great pair of shoes. They will be shocked how much more comfortable a good pair of shoes is and how much more support through the swing they will have.

GORTEX RAIN JACKET AND PANTS

  • Sure this is a pricy gift but the die hard golfer needs good rain wear. A good Gortex suit will last years and is worth the investment.

FIVE LESSON PACKAGE

  • There are a lot of good teachers out there but none of them can perform a miracle in one lesson. If you are tired of listening to the golfer in your life complain about their game, buy them some lessons.

VALUABLES POUCH

  • An inexpensive gift but a great one for the golf bag. This pouch will become home for the car keys, watch, wedding ring, wallet and more. Gone are the post game antics of digging through the bag looking for their valuables.

BEN HOGAN’S FIVE LESSONS: THE MODERN FUNDAMENTALS OF GOLF

  • Great stocking stuffer. THE book every golfer should read.

HYBRID CLUB

  • I can pretty much guarantee you the gofler in your life can’t hit their three iron. Get them a Hybrid Club and they will cook you dinner for the rest of the year.

Those are just a few suggestions. Be good to the golfer in your life.

AK

P.S. Exploding golf balls aren’t funny.

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